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ostrichism

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os·​trich·​ism | \ |ˌchizəm, |ˌji- \
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Definition of ostrichism

: the deliberate avoidance or ignorance of conditions as they exist : self-delusion ostrichism will not, of course, save one single American— Pearl Buck perhaps the lack of fear is a result of what might be called ostrichism— John Gunther

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“Ostrichism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ostrichism. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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